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FBC Boerne YouthDNow 2025 // Breakout: Minding Your Mind - Tim & Elaine RussoTim & Elaine Russo lead this breakout session at DNow 2025: Changed called "Minding Your Mind."This bonus podcast episode dives into the fear and anxiety that often plague our minds, but we have the tools to manage them effectively. We discuss the importance of minding our thoughts, using scriptures as guides, sharing personal experiences, and providing practical strategies for transforming negative thinking into positive action.• Tim and Elaine's personal stories of growth• The enduring struggle with fear and anxiety• Scriptural insights for guiding thoughts and actions• The impact of "what if" thinking...2025-02-2451 min
Discipleship Resources | FBC BoerneSoul Care | Week 4: Dealing with AngerTim and Elaine Russo continue our Soul Care series, where we look at how to deal with anger in light of our faith in Christ.2023-09-141h 05Discipleship Resources | FBC BoerneSoul Care | Week 2: The Art of ConnectingTim and Elaine Russo continue our Soul Care series, this week looking at the art of connecting.2023-09-141h 01
Relational Impact PodcastEnduring Friendship, Brokenness, and Redemption Pt. 2.In this episode, Tim and Elaine continue their conversation with their friends and mentors, Jim and Judy Allen. This is a rich conversation about topics such as childhood trauma and the aftermath of abuse, a painful divorce, foster care and why Jim and Judy got involved in their later years, adoption, and the miracle of how God redeems our lives from pain and brings beautiful things out of tragedy and disappointment. This is part two of a two-part podcast series.2020-05-2900 min
Relational Impact PodcastEnduring Friendship, Brokenness, and Redemption Pt. 1Podcast Description Tim and Elaine engage in a conversation with their friends and mentors, Jim and Judy Allen. Jim and Judy share from a wealth of life experience about their struggles and triumphs. Listen in as they share their journey about a variety of topics including, marriage, divorce, trauma, being in pastoral ministry, sharing life together and how the Lord faithfully led them through the years. This is part one of a two-part podcast series.2020-05-1300 min
Relational Impact PodcastPastor's Panel Discussion About COVID-19In this episode, Tim interviews a panel of pastors who meet for the Senior Pastor Round Table. Listen in as these spiritual leaders discuss how they and their churches have navigated the changes in our world due to COVID-19. These pastors share both their church-related challenges as well as how these changes have impacted them personally. Tim also asked how members of a congregation can support their pastor. Be sure to pass this podcast on to someone you know. Go to the Podcast Page2020-04-0835 min
Relational Impact PodcastPractical Responses to Being QuarantinedIn this episode, Tim and Elaine discuss how we can practically respond to the unprecedented circumstances in our world due to Covid 19. When you feel out of control, there are still things you have control over. You will find reassuring and inspiring encouragement as you are reminded of God’s faithfulness. https://riministries.org/episode-11-practical-responses-to-being-quarantined/2020-04-0337 min
Relational Impact PodcastEpisode 10 - Managing Stress During the HolidaysPodcast Description Some people look forward to the holidays with great anticipation and excitement while others seem to dread them. Holidays are intended to be a time for family connection and worship as we celebrate our Lord’s birth. These are also days for relaxing and spending time with family and friends. However, the holidays can easily become chaotic and challenging, leaving us exhausted rather than refreshed. In this episode, Tim and Elaine Russo talk about how we can navigate the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays peacefully and managing stress better. 2019-11-2736 min
Relational Impact PodcastEpisode 9 - Communication in Marriage Pt. 4The ability to resolve conflict in a relationship may be one of the lost arts. Many times, when a conflict arises, distance is created in a relationship and avoidance leads to a weakening in the relational connection. In this episode, Tim and Elaine finish their 4-part series on Communication in Marriage by addressing how we can resolve conflicts in a productive way. Download Show Notes http://relationalimpact.com/podcast9/2019-09-1839 minRelational Impact PodcastEpisode 8 - Communication in Marriage Pt. 3Podcast Description Communication is very important when it comes to any relationship, especially marriage. And any healthy relationship will have its share of conflict. Viewing conflict positively and beneficial can help you manage your differences and experience deeper levels of intimacy. But where does conflict come from? Join Tim and Elaine Russo as they discuss the roots of conflict how we can understand why they arise. This is part 3 in a 4-part series on Communication in Marriage.2019-08-0730 minRelational Impact PodcastEpisode 7 - Communication in Marriage Pt. 2Although some people seem to be gifted and communicate better than others, good communication skills can be learned and when applied to relationships, can bring enormous benefits. Listen as Tim and Elaine Russo talk about skills and tools of communication. This is the second part in a 4-part series on Communication in Marriage.2019-07-2428 minRelational Impact PodcastEpisode 6 - Communication in Marriage Pt. 1When it comes to making marriage work, there is nothing more important than communication. Communication is the vehicle with which two people learn and grow relationally. If your communication is broken or neglected, this series will benefit you in many ways. Join Tim and Elaine Russo as they discuss the most important concepts of communication in this new series, “Communication in Marriage.” Today’s episode will address The Basic of communication. 2019-07-1727 minRelational Impact PodcastEpisode 5 - Uncovering the Truth About the Lies We Believe Pt. 3Podcast Description Will the real you please come forward. How we perceive ourselves has a lot to do with what we believe. In this series, we have been talking about how we can recognize and replace the lies we have believed. Today, Tim and Elaine conclude this series by discussing how we can move away from our pasts and live in the new reality provided to us in Christ. They will also talk about battling mental bullies. This episode concludes this series.2019-07-1023 minRelational Impact PodcastUncovering the Truth About the Lies We Believe Pt.2 Click Here for Show Notes 2019-07-0328 minRelational Impact PodcastUncovering the Truth About the Lies We Believe Pt.1What we believe affects how we live. Our beliefs are more than just intellectual. Beliefs go deep into the heart and emerge through our words and actions (Mark 7:20-23). In this episode, Tim and Elaine Russo begin the conversation about the lies we believe and our relationship to these lies. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.2019-07-0126 min
Relational Impact PodcastBenefits of ConflictWhat comes to your mind when you think of conflict? You may not initially think something positive. In this episode, Tim and Elaine Russo will discuss the benefits of conflict. Those of you who choose to persevere through conflict will receive the reward on the other side of it. Someone said it like this: “Conflict paves the pathway to intimacy.” Conflict is inevitable. And, the way we respond to it will determine whether we benefit from it or not. Conflict defined: Define Conflict - A clash...of ideas, personalities, priorities, people, etc. Biblical Conce...2019-06-1918 min
Relational Impact PodcastMaintaining Peace in RelationshipsBeing in relationships with others is not always easy. And, when we get hurt by someone, it is tempting to end the relationship with that person. Some relationships seem easier than others, but all relationships require work. In this episode, Tim and Elaine Russo talk about maintaining peace in your relationships. They address some of the common obstacles we face and give practical helpful tools. Don't forget to subscribe to our show! SHOW NOTES Episode 1 - Maintaining Peace in Relationships Welcome to our new podcast. Being in relationships with...2019-06-0631 min